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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on his yet-unfinalized Super Bowl bet with Gov. Andrew Cuomo: “I’m sure it will end up being something delicious that he will have an opportunity to share with a charity in New York since we intend to win.”

Assemblyman Keith Wright plans to propose a bill that would repeal mayoral control of NYC’s public schools.

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney cannot pronounce Coxsackie, which is now in the new district she shares (has to fight over?) with Assemblyman Pete Lopez.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said his effort to raise the state’s hourly minimum wage is “ultimately a matter of human dignity.”

It’s unclear if the OCA will continue giving $10,000 annual stipends to New York’s judges.

Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr.: “Using all the resources, the power of subpoena and the privilege that the President has given to him, (AG) Eric Schneiderman will have the opportunity to make a name for himself, be a national hero, and become a powerful Democratic Presidential contender for the 2016 election. Go for it Eric!” (No link).

Assemblyman Dov Hikind may be plotting an expansion of the family “brand” by running his son, Yoni, a political unknown, for the new Super-Jewish Senate seat.

…He might have to take on NYC Councilman Lew Fidler, who has pledged to run in whichever district ultimately contains the most of SD27, where he’s currently running for ex-Sen. Carl Kruger’s seat.

Schneiderman announced a policy to help streamline the public offering of units in cooperatives, condominiums, homeowners associations and timeshares.

As part of a push for pension reform, the Manhattan Institute unveiled a new Website where taxpayers can determine the retirement benefits as public employees in all 50 states.

Assemblyman Brian Kolb thinks Buffalo or Rochester should lose a House seat in redistricting.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and his local IG, Dan Schorr, launched a Website where residents can post anonymous tips and information about city government.